Catalytic CPA QA-20 Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

Brand: Catalytic

Model: CPA QA-20

Category: Air purifiers

Type: Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

Model CPA QA-20

Owner Operation and

Maintenance Manual

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read and save these instructions.

Always unplug the CPA QA-20 Air Purification System when it is not in operation, while

the Filters or UVC germicidal lamps are being changed, and when cleaning. After

servicing this equipment both the front and top grill assemblies must be reinstalled in

exactly the same manner as prior to removal. If either grill is not reinstalled properly the

Catalytic Pure Air Portable Air Purification System will not turn on. This is a built in

safety feature.

Before using the Catalytic Pure Air Portable Air Purification System extend the power

cord and inspect for any signs of damage. Do not use the product if the power cord has

been damaged.

Warning - This appliance is designed to be used on a flat level surface, and may not

work properly on an uneven surface. To reduce the risk of electric shock and injury, do

not place in a window. Always place the air purifier at least 12 inches (30.48

centimeters) away from heat sources such as stoves, radiators, or heaters.

Do not move the Catalytic Pure Air Portable Air Purification System while it is in

operation.

Always unplug prior to moving.

Do not immerse the Portable Air Purification System in water, as permanent damage

will occur. Refer to the "Performing Maintenance" section in this owner operation and

maintenance manual.

P.2

CATALYTIC

PURE

AIR

PORTABLE

AIR PURIFICATION

SYSTEM FEATURES

Thank you for purchasing a Catalytic Pure Air Portable Air Purification System.

The CPA QA-20 Portable Air Purification System incorporates unique air-purification

technologies not found in any other air purifier. The PCO-Cell patented catalytic

technology significantly reduces the presence of irritable and toxic airborne gaseous

contaminants produced by common household cleaners and materials.

• A quiet, energy-efficient backward-curved impeller that moves 265 cubic feet of air

per minute.

• An advanced electronic control system that monitors air quality, air flow and volume,

filter and UVC germicidal lamp replacement time.

• A five-stage filtration system with gas-absorption media that absorbs toxic gas,

organic hydrocarbons, exhaust fumes, formaldehyde, cleaning chemicals, low level

ozone, unpleasant odors, and paint solvents.

. A hospital-grade three-stage HEPA filter removes allergens such as pollen, mold

fungal spores, tobacco smoke, insecticide dust, dust mites, and particles down to 0.3

microns (0.00003 inch).

• The PCO-Cell photo-catalytic oxidation chamber reduces the spread of airborne

disease in the home environment. The powerful UVC germicidal light has 150 times

the ultraviolet intensity of bright sunlight which kills viruses and bacteria on contact.

• Oxygen in the air, combined with photo-catalytic technology and UVC germicidal

ultraviolet light, oxidizes airborne impurities too small to be filtered-out.

The PCO-Cell photo-catalytic oxidation technology which has received six patents from

the USPTO, will keep the air clean and fresh in exactly the same way sunlight and

oxygen clean the air we breathe in the outdoor environment.

P.3

INSTALLING

THE

CATALYTIC

PURE

AIR

PORTABLE

AIR PURIFICATION

SYSTEM

CAUTION

This product is for indoor use only.

Before unpacking the product, inspect the shipping container for visible damage. If you

feel that you may have received the product in a damaged condition, notify the shipper

or supplier before opening the container. Remove the product from the box and inspect

it for damage.

Handle it carefully. Do not drop!

Place the Purifier in a location that will not restrict air flow through either the air inlet or

the air outlet, then plug-in the electrical cord at the nearest electrical wall outlet.

NOTE:

The CPA QA-20 air purifier

will

perform

a diagnostic test of indicator lights and

functions

when plugged in to the wall

outlet.

This

will

only happen

once

unless

the

system

unplugged

from

the wall and reinstalled.

FIGURE

Press-in

Power (ON/OFF)

button

to turn-on the Purifier. Lights on the control panel

(figure

1) will turn-on and the UVC germicidal ultraviolet lamp will be on.

Look into the air outlet at the top of the CPA QA-20 PCO Air Purification System and

confirm that the UVC germicidal ultraviolet lamp is on. You will see a faint blue glow

when the lamp is on.

When the UVC germicidal ultraviolet lamp is on, the product is ready for operation.

P.4

NOTE:

The "Air Quality" LED light may turn red on startup until the surrounding air

quality improves. When the air quality LED is red, the air flow is automatically

increased by (2) power levels. The lowest fan speed cannot be reached until the air

quality light turns orange in color and then as air quality reaches a safe level.

3. Setting the fan

speed

and air volume for to the correct room

size.

Press the "Fan

Speed

Button"

(figure

1) until the LED bar

light

underneath

"Air

Exchange

Level"

reaches the desired air treatment rate. The Air Exchange level

guide is convienently listed at the right side of the LED bar lights indicating the

lowest room air exchange rate at the bottom bar and the highest room exchange rate

at the top bar. Selecting the Fan Speed to the desired Air Exchange Rate bar light

indicator will keep the air volume at an optimum level.

Press the

"Sleep

Mode

Button"

(figure

1) at night if you desire to reduce fan noise.

A LED light will illuminate to the right side of the button. This will will maintain

constant airflow through the purifier and reduce fanspeed to a minimum. Since there is

no movment in the room, purification requirments are greatly reduced.

Press the Sleep Mode Button again to return to the normal air flow mode.

Monitoring

Operation

You can always monitor the air quality of the room.

Air quality is sensed in real time by the chemical-detection sensor (see figure 1) which

continually evaluates air quality. Air quality is expressed by one of (3) colors on the air

quality LED light.

indicates good air quality.

indicates poor air quality.

3. Red indicates bad air quality.

NOTE:

Air volume is automatically increased by (2) fan speed levels when the air

quality indicator turns red, and will reset to a preset fan speed when the air quality

indicator turns orange and then green.

It is normal for the air quality indicator to temporarily be red during periods of house

cleaning,

painting or cooking meals.

P.5

MAINTENANCE OF CPA QA-20

You should keep an eye on the Service Panel which tells you when maintenance will

soon be required.

What the Service Panel Indicator Lights Mean ("Air

Filters"

and "UV Lamp")

Indicator lights on the Service Panel tell you if either the air filters or the germicidal

ultraviolet lamp will soon need to be cleaned or replaced.

Air

Filters

Indicator Light:

The filters have a useful life of one year in a typical residential environment.

LED light is On - The filters have been in service for less than 6 months.

LED light is On - The filters have been in service for more than 5 months.

• Red LED light is On - The pre-filter has been in service for at least 6 months. It is

time to remove the front grill and vacuum off the top pre-filter to maintain maximum air

flow. The

pre-filter

does

not need to be removed for vacuuming.

Replace the front grill and

press

only the "Air

Filters"

reset

button

to reset timer for

(6)

more months. When both the "Air

Filters"

and "UV

Lamp"

LED service lights turn

red at the same time, filters and the UV Lamp have been in service for one year and

ALL need to be replaced.

Ultraviolet Lamp Indicator Light:

The UVC Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamp has a useful life of one year (9,000 hours) with a

one-month grace period.

LED light is On - The lamp has been in service for less than 12 months.

LED light is On - The lamp has been in service for more than 11 months. It's

time to order a new UVC Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamp and replacement filter.

• Red LED light is On - The lamp has been in service for more than 12 months. The

UVC Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamp may not be effective and must be replaced.

P.6

Performing Maintenance

Maintenance includes the following procedures:

• Replacing the ultraviolet UVC Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamp

• Replacing the filters.

Replacing

the Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamp

Unplug the Purifier's power cord from the electrical outlet.

Using index fingers, squeeze the locking tabs (figure 6) inwards towards the center

of the

grill.

Lift the grill up and remove.

figure

-ft

3. Rotate the Ultraviolet Lamp one-quarter

turn,

top to rear, (figure 7) and remove

lamp.

figure 7 ^iLLfiSure

Insert the new Ultraviolet Lamp in place and install by rotating one-quarter turn (top-

to-front).

5. Replace the top grill removed in previous step 2 by pressing it into position until it

locks.

The aluminum reflector must be positioned over the UVC Germicidal Ultraviolet

Lamp,

nearest the front of the unit (figure 7a).

6. Reset Ultraviolet Lamp timer by lightly pressing the related RESET button on the

Service Panel (located directly beside the "UV

Lamp"

LED indicator) with the end of a

paper clip or similar non-sharp item. The "UV

Lamp"

LED service light will turn n,

and the 12 month timer will reset. This completes UVC Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamp

replacement procedures.

P.7

Replacing

the

Filters:

When both the "Air

Filters"

and "UV

Lamp"

LED Indicator lights turn red, both filters

and UV lamp have been in service for one year and should be replaced within 30 days.

Unplug the Purifier's power cord from the electrical outlet.

Rest the Purifier on its back (figure 8) to access the bottom of the unit.

fisure

figure

3. Press-up on locking clips at the bottom of figure 10

the front

grill.

Lift bottom of grill upwards and slide the

grill out from the top of the unit (figure 9).

5. Pull out the two filters, individually, and

discard them.

6. Install new white HEPA filter (labeled

second

stage) in first with its white layer

facing upwards, (figure 10 )

7. Install the new pre-filter (labeled first

stage)

in the remaining slot with its white

or green side facing upwards.

8. Replace

grill.

Slide upper end into grill slot

and snap the bottom into place until it

locks.

P.8

Reset the Filter Replacement timer by lightly pressing the RESET button on the

Service Panel (located directly beside the "Air

Filters"

LED indicator) with a pin or

similar object. The "Air

Filters"

LED light will turn and the timer will be reset.

This completes filter replacement procedures.

Restore the Purifier to normal operation as follows:

Set the unit in its normal operating position.

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Press the "Power" (ON/OFF) switch to

operate.

SPECIFICATIONS - CPA QA-20

Dimensions (inches) 21.5 wide x 18.0 high x 8.0 deep

Weight 23 pounds

Maximum Air Volume 265 CFM

UV Lamp 254 nanometers (germicidal)

Line Voltage 120V, 60 Hz / 230V-50Hz

Maximum Watts 110 watts

Maximum Amperes 0.95 amperes

Blower Forward-curved motorized impeller

Limited Warranty

Catalytic Pure Air ("Company") warrants that its products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for

the limited period indicated, from the date of installation, subject to the provisions

-8 below. Five (5) Year Limited Warranty Model CPA

QA-20.

Provisions:

During the limited warranty period, Company, or its authorized service representative, will repair or replace, at Company's option,

without charge, a defective Product. Product that is repaired may be repaired with new or refurbished replacement parts. Product that is

replaced may be replaced with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design. Company will return repaired or replacement

Product to customer in working condition. Labor charges are not covered as part of the limited warranty.

With regard to UV lamps/bulbs, customer shall be required to include a "valid proof of purchase" (sales receipt) identifying the

Product purchased (Product model or accurate date code information) and the date the Product(s) was purchased.

3. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or

rendered illegible shall not be covered under the limited warranty.

Defective Product must be returned to Company, postage prepaid.

5. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,

OR SIMILAR DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT, OR

OTHER ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, THE COST OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, AND CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES) RESULTING

FROM THE USE OF PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the

above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

6. THIS WARRANTY AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND

CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,

COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

7. Company makes no warranty of any kind in regard to other manufacturer's products distributed by Company. Company will pass on

all warranties made by the manufacturer and where possible, will expedite the claim on behalf of the customer, but ultimately,

responsibility for disposition of the warranty claim lies with the manufacturer.

8. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation or application,

abnormal operation or handling, neglect, fire, water or other liquid intrusion are not covered by the warranty.

Manufactured in the USA

Catalytic CPA QA-20 Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

Brand: Catalytic

Model: CPA QA-20

Category: Air purifiers

Type: Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

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